Review of early early ripening carrot varieties: Kuroda, Shantane, Cordoba and others

Growing Shantane carrots on your backyard is not difficult. She does not need to create any special conditions. This type of vegetable is unpretentious to environmental conditions. Several varieties have been bred, including early ripening varieties of carrots. Almost all of them are high-yielding, with rather juicy fruits.

Shantane varieties are among the top ten carrot varieties. This variety was bred in France, but became widespread and is grown in many European countries.

The varieties have excellent taste, high yields and beautiful fruit appearance, with smooth and even sides, painted in bright orange color. Some varieties have a reddish tint. They have practically no defective fruit.

The fruit contains a lot of juice, they have universal use. They are used to prepare juices, salads and add them to cooked dishes. Store in a cellar or frozen.

This vegetable variety was brought to Russia about 70 years ago. Shantane carrots are the ancestor of the popular cultivar type. Different species have a lot in common, but their characteristics are different. The selection process managed to improve some indicators.

The variety includes early and mid-season carrots, and several hybrids. They are bred for cultivation in various climatic conditions. There are varieties of carrots for central Russia. Their yield is not affected by the composition of the soil.

Shantane fruits contain sugar (from 5.5% to 10%). The weight of one carrot can reach up to 250 g. During the season from 1 sq. M. m. can be collected up to 9 kg. Early ripening varieties of carrots when grown in greenhouse conditions can be harvested 2 crops per year, which is especially important for those who are growing for commercial purposes.

Characteristic features of cultivation

The maximum yield is obtained on loose, nutrient-rich soils, but you can also pick up varieties of carrots for Siberia.

The garden bed for the future planting is chosen in such a way that it is sufficiently illuminated by the sun's rays. 1-2 days before planting the seeds, the soil is thoroughly watered. The seeds are placed in shallow grooves of 2-3 cm and covered with earth. The row spacing is left about 25 cm.

In the process of plant growth, after the seedlings have appeared, fertilizing with nitrogen fertilizers is necessary, and in the future they require potash.

As the seeds germinate, the beds are thinned out. It is optimal to leave 5-7 cm between plants.

Important! Thinning should be provided that all the sown seeds grow. It is necessary to wait until the tops have risen 5-6 cm above the ground. After thinning, watering the beds is mandatory.

Shantane Kuroda

This hybrid is popular with vegetable growers. Shantane Kuroda carrots are early ripening. Carrot seeds germinate well. Approximately 70% of the seeds planted in the beds germinate. The first crops are harvested 90 days after germination.

First of all, Kuroda carrots are valued for their unpretentiousness to growing conditions and the environment. The fruits grow up to 20 cm in length. They have great shape and good taste. Although the variety is considered early, its keeping quality is relatively long.

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Cordoba

The Cordoba carrot is considered a classic variety of this cultivar. She has an average ripening period. The growing season is 90-115 days. This period does not depend on the region of growth and the composition of the soil. Root crops have a conical shape. They can grow up to 17 cm in length and 180 g in weight. The upper part of the fruit does not protrude above the surface of the ground and does not turn green. Even high humidity does not have a negative effect on the fruits, they do not crack.

Royal

Another common type of carrot family is Shantane Royal. It has slightly shortened, even fruits. Productivity up to 9 kg per square meter. Possesses high disease resistance. The increased formation of arrows for the Shantane Royal variety is not a characteristic phenomenon. Great for juicing and adding their fresh vegetables to salads. Has the ability to persist for a long time.

Royal

Shantane Royal has a medium to maturity. It is often grown in western Russia. The first harvest of fruits occurs 90-110 days after germination. Root crops grown in greenhouses for sale are harvested in early spring. These carrots are stored for a long time. It has moderate sweetness and high carotene content. Orange-red pulp

Red Core

Shantane Red Core - has an early ripening period. The growing season lasts 110-110 days. The fruit has a cone shape. Soil with any composition is suitable for them. On open ground, you can achieve a yield of 7-8 kg per square meter. m.

Red Core

Shantane Red Cor is one of the early maturing species. It differs from other varieties of this cultivar type - increased yield. The collection of root crops takes place 80-86 days after germination. The fruit is relatively small (11-16 cm). There is no bitterness in the fruits, Red core has an increased amount of carotene and sugar. The color of the pulp is evenly colored orange.

Nandrin

The Nandrin carrots are very productive. This is a fairly early ripening variety. It takes 75-95 days from germination to harvest. This carrot has a cylinder shape. In length, they can reach 20 cm. Juicy pulp, orange-red hue. The variety has a stable yield.

Used fresh and added to fruit and vegetable juices. Suitable for storage for a long period. Up to 6.7 kg are collected from a square meter.

Amsterdam

The Amsterdam carrot belongs to a universal type of use. It is an early vegetable grown in greenhouses, film greenhouses and open beds. It is planted in the southern part of Russia and the middle lane. The pulp is relatively firm. The weight of one can be 150 g, and the length is no more than 15 cm. The variety is distinguished by unpretentiousness in feeding and regular watering. Root crops are not prone to cracking.

Lagoon

The new hybrid Laguna f1 is characterized by even fruits. It is a Nantes type of vegetable with excellent flavor. It has a high content of carotene. The core has one flesh color - bright orange. Lagoon root crops have a maximum length of 17 cm. For implementation on a bundle, root crops harvesting begins 60 days after germination. The rest of the harvest is harvested on 80 days. There is an opportunity to carry out two crops of this carrot during one year.

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Carotel

The legendary Carotel carrot has a mid-ripening period. She has a relatively high yield (up to 7 kg per 1 sq. M.). Time to fruiting from germination is about 90 days. This variety can be grown in almost all climates.

The color of the roots is orange, the shape is in the form of a cylinder with a blunt tip. Length up to 15 cm, weighing no more than 100 g. The pulp is very tender and juicy, has increased taste. Used for dietary and baby food. The variety has a fairly long shelf life.

Saturno

Carrot Saturno f1 - hybrid bred in France. This is the earliest variety. Ripening occurs as early as 50 -55 days after germination. It is used in a variety of greenhouses and greenhouses. She has a deep dark orange color. Fruit length up to 19 cm, and up to 3-4 cm in diameter.

Root vegetables taste very sweet. The inner core has the same shade as the rest of the pulp. She has a high carotene content. The fruit of the carrot Saturno f1 has a resistance to cracking and almost simultaneous ripening (up to 90%). Used primarily for commercial purposes.

Caramel

Carrots Caramel have medium early ripening. It is harvested 70 days after germination. The fruits are rich in sugar and carotene. It is used in baby and diet food. The root vegetable has an orange tint. It reaches 17 cm in length and weighs 165 g. Practically does not crack.

Napoli

Napoli f1 carrots are characterized by super early ripening. The beginning of the collection of root crops is carried out already 60 days after germination. The fruits are uniform, even along the entire length. Possesses excellent taste. Re-sowing on the same bed during the season is possible.

Royal Chanson

Royal Chanson carrot is a very early ripening variety of the Chantane type. Fruits up to 16 cm in length, up to 6 cm in diameter. They have a conical shape, pointed downwards. They have good taste. Suitable for early collection and implementation in bundles. If sowing is carried out in the summer, then these carrots can be stored for a long time.

Reviews

Stanislav M., Volga region: “For several years now I have been planting a bed of Laguna carrots of the Shantane variety in my summer cottage. The harvest is stable. There are no problems with growing it. The description of the variety is fully consistent with reality. I am pleased with its taste and early ripening. I used to plant other varieties, but decided to stop there. "